Immunology
How viruses disarm the immune system
How do viruses that cause chronic infections, such as HIV or hepatitis c virus, manage to outsmart their hosts' immune systems?
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News tagged with chronic viral infection
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Can England really eliminate hepatitis C by 2025?
The World Health Organisation set a goal to eliminate hepatitis C by 2030. The NHS recently announced that it will go one better than that: it will eliminate the disease in England by 2025. In theory, the goal is achievable, ...
Feb 5, 2018
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Immunology
Novel genomic tools provide new insight into human immune system
When the body is under attack from pathogens, the immune system marshals a diverse collection of immune cells to work together in a tightly orchestrated process and defend the host against the intruders. For many decades, ...
Jan 19, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists established a comprehensive protein interactions map of the replication machinery of a chronic virus
Chronic viral infections like HIV or hepatitis are among the biggest threats to human health worldwide. While an acute viral infection usually results in full recovery and effective immune memory, chronic viruses evade the ...
Dec 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
ACP and CDC issue recommendations for hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and care
Reducing chronic hepatitis B infections by screening at-risk adults, increasing hepatitis B vaccination rates, and linking infected persons to care is a public health priority, the American College of Physicians (ACP) and ...
Nov 20, 2017
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Immunology
Gene transcription in virus-specific CD8 T cells differentiates chronic from resolving HCV
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have identified differences in gene transcription within key immune cells that may distinguish those individuals infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) who develop chronic ...
Oct 17, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Norovirus evades immune system by hiding out in rare gut cells
Noroviruses are the leading cause of non-bacterial gastroenteritis in the world and are estimated to cause 267 million infections and 20,000 deaths each year. This virus causes severe diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain.
Oct 11, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mapping hepatitis in Kenya shows where action is needed
A study of the different kinds of hepatitis in Kenya showed areas where the government can focus its efforts to prevent infections. One of the findings was a surprise – giving adults the Hepatitis vaccination has been ignored. ...
Oct 9, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Around 9 million Europeans are affected by chronic hepatitis B or C
An estimated 4.7 million Europeans are living with chronic hepatitis B and almost 4 million (3.9) with chronic hepatitis C infection. However, large numbers of them are not even aware of their infection as they have not yet ...
Jul 26, 2017
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Immunology
Researchers chart pathway to 'rejuvenating' immune cells to fight cancers and infections
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital immunologists have discovered how immune cells called T cells become "exhausted"—unable to do their jobs of attacking invaders such as cancer cells or viruses. The finding is important ...
Jun 27, 2017
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